Semua Bab Liberated : Bab 31 - Bab 40

JIA POV "Alright, that concludes the fights for day one. Let me remind you of our winners. Capt. Bolis of Vaal, Lt. Oslo of Glortinon, Lt. Kaipo of Cok, Commander Saz of Cok, Lt. Net of Hassin, Commander Burk of Hassin, Commander Garlof of Cok, Capt. Terrax of Glortinon, Capt. Cull of Shikaz, Lt. Zarn of Makskin, and Lt. Modok of Gaimo," the announcer says and the crowd interrupts him with a loud roar of cheers. But I stay silent. My mind and body are being consumed by my sadness. I want to crawl into my bed and hide. I want to cry. I knew getting my hopes up was a bad idea, but I did. I liked Zarn. He was very nice to me and he is extremely good-looking. His light purple eyes, jet-black hair, and mouth-watering muscles had tricked my mind. I had allowed myself to daydream. "I look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow. Please give a loud round of applause for our lovely females who had to witness their future mates go to battle for them," the announcer says when the crowd q

JIA POV The Hassin champion grins as the crowd roars for him. His fight was fun to watch, but it was clear even to me he would win in the end. The Cok he was going against seemed so slow compared to him. Kind of like Xiu's champion when he went against his opponent. The Hassin waves and smiles at a female, but I don't look to see who it is. I just know he isn't waving at me. I take a calming breath."It's okay, Jia. We have only seen one fight. I have all day and if a winner doesn't want me it is okay. I will be okay. When all this is over I will still have my friends," I tell myself just as I see Nole follow his opponent out of the male area. My heart immediately begins to race and I even blush as I recall the lust I felt during our dance. I really like Nole. I was definitely attracted to him during our dance, but that doesn't mean he felt the same. I can not get my hopes up, not again. Even if he liked me or felt attracted to me he might have liked another female more than m

JIA POV The beast fights have been absolutely brutal. The grotesque monsters have been extremely hard to look at and the champions have gutted or beheaded all of them. "Seems easy for them," I whisper to no one in particular and no one answers me. Krystal has basically become a zombie since embarrassing herself during Burk's fight, and the others have been focused on watching. "Next up, Gold Status Captain Nole of Bronkark versus a Latroot," the announcer says from far away and my head snaps to the left. The males always come from the same area and I am anxious to see him. I haven't seen Nole since he offered me his hand and I am aching for another chance to look at him. "Come on, Nole," I whisper before I can stop myself and I feel Xiu look at me. Xiu and I haven't really spoken much since the cafeteria, but I am ready to defend Nole if I need to. I know I was wrong about Zarn, but Nole feels genuine to me. I don't need her dashing my hopes because she wants to protect me f

JIA POV None of us have really spoken to one another since returning to the arena. I am so nervous that if I open my mouth I will definitely puke and from the looks on my friends' faces I can deduce they feel the same. The other females have spoken to each other in low mumbles, but we haven't paid them any attention. There is only one thing on our mind... The champions' selection. "The time has finally come. Commander Garlof as the winner of the Harvest, you can select your mate first. Will the fifty-five females from all over the Galaxy, please come forward," the announcer says, and I run my trembling hands over my large skirt. This is it... As I let out a shaky breath Tursa's words about appearing dignified and strong when reappearing in front of the crowd suddenly ring in my head. I push my nerves down and place a smile on my face. The line of big dresses begins to move and I follow behind Xiu with my head held high. As soon as we step into the main area of the arena my eyes

JIA POV I laugh as Seay finishes yet another story about Nole. "It sounds like Nole was a handful," I say and Nole's mom nods her head. "He definitely was. His sisters were very easy children, especially Milea, but Nole was a different story. From the time Nole could walk he was getting into things. He wanted to touch every little thing and go everywhere his sisters went. He would get so upset when they went on trips with their friends," she says before looking at Nole with eyes full of love. "He loved his big sisters so much we would wait by the transport room for hours," she says as she grabs his large orange hand. I look at Nole and warmth spreads through my body. His face is full of love for his mother and I am happy to see this side of him. The tournament allowed me to see Nole's strength, but not much else. Knowing the man who chose me has a good relationship with his family is reassuring for our future. "So Jia tell us more about yourself. We have just been t